Archives for May 2017

But you said, ‘I will surely do you good.’ Genesis 32:12 (ESV)
This is the sure way of prevailing with the Lord in prayer. We may humbly remind Him of what He has said. Our faithful God will never run back from His word, nor will He leave it unfulfilled; yet He loves to be enquired of by His people and put in mind of His promise. ...

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. Psalm 138:7
Wretched walking in the midst of trouble. Nay, blessed walking, since there is a special promise for it. Give me a promise, and what is the trouble? What doth my Lord teach me here to say?...

For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. (Psalm 33:21)
The root of faith produces the flower of heart-joy. We may not at the first rejoice, but it comes in due time. ...